Group travel to Vienna

Green. Historical. Ingenious.
Vienna embodies tangible sustainability. It has more organic farmland than any other city, 370 ‘green taxis’ with hybrid or gas engines, zero-energy hotels, countless bicycle-sharing options and marketing campaigns that motivate people to take the train. The capital of Austria proves that big city life, social commitment and environmental protection can go hand in hand, and rightly ranks among the top ten most popular European cities for MICE trips in 2020.

Events in the Butterfly House
There is also a huge choice of locations with plenty of natural surroundings. For example, how about having an event among 500 butterflies? The Vienna Butterfly House is ideal for workshops and product presentations within a vibrant atmosphere. For larger groups, the oldest zoo in the world, Schönbrunn Zoo, will appeal with its wildlife atmosphere.

Wild herb walk through Vienna
But the best way is to go straight into nature. From spring to the beginning of summer, smaller MICE groups of up to eight people can take part in herbal walks through Vienna. The herbs gathered are then put together into a multi­course meal. Interesting activities at Henzls Ernte include workshops on producing spiced salt and sugared flowers.

Highlight for confectioners
Vienna offers culinary activities to large groups, too. For example, a Viennese restaurant invites you to come and learn the art of strudel making. 60 people can come together to make wafer-thin strudel sheets, learn the secret recipe for the perfect filling, and not only bake the traditional dessert but also taste it together.

Costume balls in magnificent palaces
Those who want to dive even deeper into the history of Vienna can travel by horse-drawn carriage to a costume ball in a historical setting and dance through the night in ball gowns to world-famous waltzes. We recommend attending the Elmayer Dance School beforehand, who offer waltz courses for groups of up to 100 people so that all will be able to float elegantly over the parquet floors.

Second-hand shopping
Many find it difficult to hand back the elegant robes after the ball. So Vienna has a solution: modern second-hand shops, such as “Das Neue Schwarz”, where fans of vintage clothing might not find imperial garments, but will discover items of clothing from famous designers.

City tours by the homeless
Social issues also get prioritised in Vienna. Shades Tours, for example, organises city tours on socially contentious topics, with the guides being homeless people, refugees and addicts. An eye-opening experience that also connects people.

Sustainable overnight stays
Can you do good while sleeping? The zero-energy boutique hotel ‘Stadthalle’ makes it possible. Thanks to a groundwater heat pump, solar and photovoltaic systems the hotel is able to generate as much energy as is consumed. Also impressive is the Capri Hotel in the heart of the city, where each room tells a story, breakfasts are offered that are as sustainable as they are delicious, plastic is avoided and organic-quality hygiene products are provided.